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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,958.73, 33,063.08 and 13,348.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,958.73, 33,063.08 and 13,348.73 is: 18,421.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,958.73 : 33,063.08 = 13,348.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,958.73/33,063.08 = 13,348.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,958.73x = 33,063.08 × 13,348.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,958.73x = 441,350,127.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,350,127.89/23,958.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,421.27

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